Sean Duffy has been appointed as NASA's interim administrator while maintaining his role as Secretary of Transportation. This announcement comes prior to a crucial Senate Appropriations Committee meeting regarding a proposed budget cut of nearly 25% to NASA, severely impacting its science missions funding. Duffy expressed excitement about his new role, stating, 'Time to take over space. Let's launch.' His selection follows President Trump's withdrawal of Jared Isaacman's nomination, reflecting ongoing political tensions linked to SpaceX and its CEO.
The announcement named Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy as NASA's interim administrator, crediting him for doing a 'TREMENDOUS job' in his current role.
The appointment occurred just before the Senate Appropriations Committee was set to markup a White House bill proposing a nearly 25% cut to NASA's budget.
Duffy expressed his honor in accepting this role, stating, 'Time to take over space. Let's launch.'
Duffy's selection follows the withdrawal of Jared Isaacman's nomination for NASA Administrator amid tensions involving SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.
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